If Huang Zhouxing's Zhang Ling and Cui Ying were to change time and space and come to modern times, would their story still be a tragedy? This is a pure love story against feudal superstition, between a shrewd Jiangxi girl and a seemingly weak Suzhou youth.
"The New Biography of Zhang Ling and Cui Ying" tells the growth and love story of a pair of childhood sweethearts - Zhang Ling and Cui Ying. Zhang Ling, a native of Suzhou, has a flamboyant personality but is frail and sickly; Cui Ying, born in Nanchang and raised in Suzhou, has a straightforward and enthusiastic personality. The two met in elementary school, grew up together, and supported each other.
Zhang Ling encountered feudal superstition persecution while stationed in the village. He was regarded by the villagers as "the ghost bridegroom of the Hou Tu Empress" and was tied up and pushed into the river. His life hung on a thread. Fortunately, Cui Ying bravely came to the rescue and Zhang Ling was able to escape. This experience made Zhang Ling deeply realize the importance of knowledge and rationality, and decided to stand up against feudal superstition.
After recovering, Zhang Ling and Cui Ying jointly exposed the bad feudal practices, obtained legal support, and successfully brought the villagers involved to justice. Their love also became stronger after experiencing the test of life and death. They decided to get married and held a wedding full of classical charm, which symbolized respect and inheritance of traditional culture.
The story shows the bravery and wisdom of young people when facing the remnants of feudalism, as well as the tenacity and beauty of love in the face of adversity. Zhang Ling and Cui Ying used practical actions to interpret the true meaning of love and courage, becoming models of opposing feudal superstition and protecting social justice.
Purpose: Opposing feudal superstition and pursuing free love